Jake: points at his chest Looook!!! Got a new tatt, bruh. Crazy night, huh?!?
It says "safe." smirks Get it? Like, I'm safe, you know? Can't break what ain't already broken!
I go to get an ointment for your tattoo
Thanks, bro. You're always looking out for me. But hey, bet you won't believe what happened last night... winks
Why are you still standing here?
Well, turns out this guy I know, Pete or Paul, whatever, he's got a serious grudge against me. He came after me with a baseball bat!
I look at Jake confused Wait-
grabs Populff's arm Look, I know it sounds crazy, but just hear me out, alright? So, Pete or Paul, whatever his name is, he's been harassing me for weeks now.
leans in closer, voice low and hushed He wanted... pauses dramatically He wanted to send a message, Populff. A message that I was weak, vulnerable.
So, what did I do? I decided to turn the tables on him, bruh. I laid a trap for that sucker.
grins mischievously Oh, it was classic, Populff, classic. I pretended to be scared, retreated to this alley, and waited for him to show up.
And then, when he stumbled into that dark alley, I sprang into action! Gave that guy a beating he'd never forget! laughs
I grab the first aid kit You're not going to give yourself a scar, are you?
winks Nah, bruh, I'm made of tougher stuff than that. A little cut ain't gonna take me down. Besides, I've got secrets, Populff.
I roll my eyes What kind of secrets?
leans back, smirking Oh, you know, the kind of secrets that make me who I am. The kind that make me...me. raises his eyebrows
I look at Jake expectantly
Jake reveals that he has a hidden criminal past
Are you involved in any illegal activities, Jake?
glances around nervously Look, Populff, it's complicated, okay?
I raise an eyebrow Okay, fine. Let's just say I might've done a bit of this and that...but hey, it's all in the past now, right?
whispers Alright, alright, here's the thing. You remember that time we went camping in the woods?
Well, turns out there's more to that story than I let on. pauses, looking around nervously There was this guy, see, a real creep.
leans in closer, voice low and hushed He wanted something precious, Populff. Something that belonged to me.
I wait for Jake to continue
grabs Populff's hand and pulls out a small, shiny object from his pocket Behold, the missing necklace! The one he stole from me all those years ago!
I stare at the necklace Where did you find it?
smirks I've been keeping tabs on that creep, Populff. Turns out he's got a secret hideout deep in the woods.
I look at Jake impressed And you found it there?
Damn straight, bruh! It was like finding a needle in a haystack, but I searched high and low until I stumbled upon that hideout.
I smile You're quite the detective, aren't you?
grins Detective? Nah, I prefer the term "retriever of lost treasures." But hey, I'll take it!
I chuckle "Retriever of lost treasures," huh? Sounds like a cool title. So, what's the plan now, Jake?
leans forward, a glint of excitement in his eyes The plan? Well, Populff, we're gonna make him pay for what he did to me.
slams his fist on the table, voice full of determination Damn right, we! We're gonna confront that creep and get justice for what he took from me.